Y'all know that last years rpi means nada. Teams fall off the radar all the time (i.e. St. Joe's, Murray State, for example)

past performance is no guarantee of future results ...
... and ice is cold

Thank you Captain Obvious

Then why go through all the trouble pasting in last years’ opponents’ RPI??

what are better options to gauge by
- recruiting rankings
- grade point average
- average height
- average weight
- arena size
- school enrollment
- school endowment

Yes, again, nothing is perfect ... even preseason conference projections. Using your logic, just schedule anyone and hope for the best at the end of the regular season (wait, that was the Tim Jankovich philosophy). Maybe in-state only, save on costs.

Last year's RPI is at least a relative approximation of where the team has been and could be again. If there was a rolling five-year program strength ranking out there, that may be better (at least until the coach changes).

Least to most excited to see (entertainment)
1. Lindenwood
2. Chicago St
3. Cleveland St
4. Florida Gulf Coast
5. @UIC
6. Georgia
7. @Belmont road test against quality team
8. Ole Miss ... thank you Twitter
9. Clemson (ACC ... and of course assume we both win)
10. San Diego St (Hope Steve Fisher can Attend)
11. @Central Florida (Revenge and 7"6"center)
12. Creighton (Not given but why not. Beat the Other Greg and former MVC foe)
13. BYU - I just have a feeling this could be a classic against a good opppnent